19. Records
2004
The Dreamer
About This Album
The wink that Simon Cowell gave Tamyra Gray when she had to leave the first season of American Idol (prematurely, many think) clearly meant quite a bit. Even though Gray didn't win or even come in second place, she now seems to have the most interesting and diverse career of any of the American Idol contestants. Despite some label problems early on, Gray remained prominent while she made her debut album by acting on shows such as Tru Calling and Boston Public and, of course, appearing on the third season of American Idol. And, with Justin Guarini's self-titled debut album a non-starter, the forces behind the show redoubled their support behind Gray, not only featuring her on the show but also entrusting her to write "I Believe," the song that the winner of the series' third season recorded as her first single. Gray also wrote or co-wrote all of the songs but one on The Dreamer, an album that reveals Gray as more than the elegant contestant who turned out flawless, seemingly effortless performances week after week until illness brought on by American Idol's grueling schedule claimed her voice. The American Idol contestants who have had the most success in their recording careers are the ones with the most distinctive personalities: spunky, down-to-earth Kelly Clarkson and sweet, big-voiced Clay Aiken.
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